The Forgotten Road That Deserves Urgent Federal Attention
By David Emmanuel Busayo
The road connecting Federal Government College, Omu-Aran to Eruku in Kwara South is more than just asphalt and gravel — it is a lifeline to thousands of residents, students, farmers, and small business owners. Sadly, this federal road has become a symbol of neglect and decay, riddled with potholes, collapsed drainage systems, and a trail of suffering for those who must use it daily.
For years, the people of Ekiti Local Government and surrounding communities have endured the economic and safety consequences of this deteriorating route. Vehicles are frequently damaged, transport fares have skyrocketed, and accidents have become all too common. Even schoolchildren commuting to and from FGC Omu-Aran must navigate these dangerous paths, while emergency services face difficulty reaching critical areas.
This is why I, in my capacity as APC Youth Leader of ISAPA Ward, have formally written to the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, to propose the immediate rehabilitation of this road. I believe strongly that the Minister’s commitment to infrastructure renewal can and should extend to our part of Kwara State. The road in question is a federal responsibility, and we ask for nothing more than the attention and action it rightfully deserves.
We are not asking for luxury — we are pleading for safety, mobility, and economic opportunity. Rehabilitation of this key route will ease the burden on transporters and traders, revive rural economies, and improve access for students and essential services. It is also in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes inclusive development and infrastructural expansion.
I also call on Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru and Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq to lend their voices and platforms to this cause. When federal, state, and local actors work together, real transformation is possible.
Kwara South cannot be left behind in the ongoing march toward national development. It is time for this road — and the people who rely on it — to be seen, heard, and served.
By David Emmanuel Busayo – APC Youth Leader, ISAPA Ward, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State
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